Word: hatred

Associations

Hatred is a strong feeling of intense dislike or aversion towards someone or something. It often causes negative actions or thoughts.

• Example 1: "He felt a deep hatred for the injustice he witnessed in his community." This shows how hatred can arise from witnessing unfairness.
• Example 2: "Her hatred for spicy food made her avoid any dishes with chili." This illustrates a personal dislike that can affect choices.
• Example 3: "Hatred can lead to conflict and violence in society." This highlights the consequences of unchecked hatred.

A well-known synonym for "hatred" is "animosity." The key difference is that "animosity" often refers more to feelings of hostility rather than pure dislike, and it may imply a longer-term resentment.

Substitution

Instead of "hatred," you can use:

• "aversion", which suggests a strong dislike but may not imply the intensity of hatred.
• "loathing", which means a strong feeling of disgust; it's usually more emotional than hatred.
• "enmity", which indicates a feeling of hostility between people but often involves mutual feelings of hatred.

Deconstruction

The word "hatred" comes from the Old English "hatian," which means "to hate."

• The root word is "hate."
• There is no prefix or suffix; it is a base form but can be modified (e.g., hateful, hating). Historically, the idea of hatred often relates to deep emotions involving moral and ethical disagreements.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you felt hatred? What caused it?
• How does anger differ from hatred in your experience?
• In what situations do you think hatred can be transformed into something more positive, like understanding?